Dupo Jr./Sr. High School

Wellness Wednesday Success – Welcome Ms. Louise! 🧘‍♀️

The Wellness committee is excited to welcome Ms. Louise, a former staff member, back to campus today as she led a Wellness Wednesday yoga session!

Staff members had the opportunity to take a break from their busy schedules, relax, and recharge through a guided yoga session focused on mindfulness and wellness. The session created a calm and positive environment, allowing everyone to reset and prioritize their well-being.

Our staff truly loved and enjoyed every moment of today’s experience. It was a great reminder of the importance of taking time for ourselves, even during the busiest days.

We are so grateful to Ms. Louise for sharing her time and expertise with us. We look forward to the possibility of continuing Wellness Wednesday sessions in the future!

After reading the novel "Gathering Blue", Ms Hall's English 3/4 class has been busy with two different hands on activities.
First they participated in a Freedom Line Activity by deciding which of the novels characters has freedom or not.
And today was a busy day in the classroom as they started work on their dioramas!
Stay locked in for their display of the final project reveal!!

Craziness of the Mammal March Madness continues with wild matches and tough choices made. Today's events were the second round of the Money Mammals and Library Legends. I know quite a few brackets are starting to fall apart. Although some of us may be struggling, our student in first place with 41 out of 49 points has been making amazing picks, even beating out both teachers! We have been having fun competing in this crazy wild March Madness.

In Mr. Griffin’s School Orientation class, freshmen are not only learning about teamwork—they are helping build a positive environment and culture. 💡

Through activities like UNO, Jenga, and ping pong, students worked in groups to communicate, challenge one another, and develop strategies. These moments go beyond games—they are intentionally designed to foster trust, respect, and collaboration within the classroom.

As students begin their high school journey as freshmen, creating a strong, supportive culture is vital. Learning how to work as a TEAM now sets the foundation for success in school, relationships, and the transition into adulthood. 🎯 #BuildingCulture #Teamwork #FreshmanSuccess

Our last first rounds was released! This section's theme is That's So Metal! There wasn't any crazy upsets but there were some extra animals on the field in some of them! Our student in first place has guessed 27 out of 33! Round two starts tomorrow which means that each right guess is two points. This can change who the winner is as it starts. Stay tuned for the first round two of the Money Mammals and Library Legends!

The Spring Play-a-Thon; April 10th at 7pm

Our Honors Biology II students recently had the incredible opportunity to attend Logan University’s Tour of the Body program.

During the visit, students explored several human organ systems in the university’s cadaver lab and even had the chance to hold and examine real organs while comparing healthy organs to those affected by disease. It was a unique hands-on experience that brought our anatomy studies to life.

Opportunities like this help our students see the real-world impact of what they’re learning in the classroom. We’re proud of how engaged and curious our students were throughout the experience, and we appreciate Logan University for hosting such an outstanding educational program.

Huge success at Dupo High School Career Day!
Last week, our halls were buzzing with inspiration and ambition! We were thrilled to host a Career Day for our students, providing them with a front-row seat to a world of future possibilities.

We were incredibly lucky to welcome over 25 professionals from a massive range of industries. From healthcare and high-tech to trades and public service, our guest speakers shared their journeys, their "day-in-the-life" stories, and invaluable advice on what it takes to succeed.

Why it Matters:
* Real-World Connections: Students got to ask the tough questions and see how their classroom lessons apply to the real world.
* Networking: Many of our students made their first professional connections right here on campus.
* Broadened Horizons: Exploring careers they might never have considered before!

A massive THANK YOU to the dedicated professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to invest in our Tigers. You’ve sparked some amazing conversations and helped our students start dreaming big about life after graduation. 🐯✨
#DupoTigers #CareerDay #FutureLeaders #CommunityStrong #TigerPride

Dupo Robotics Swing-For-A-Cause
Thursday, May 14 @ 6:30 PM
Purchase Deadline: May 14 @ 9:00 PM

Joliet Slammers vs Gateway Grizzlies
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We are looking for Prince and Princess nominations for prom this year! Please see the attached information to make a submission.

Please come to our spring choir concert on April 17th at 6pm. We hope to see you ,there!

March Mammal Madness released its next round which was the Library Legends! See the updated bracket below! Students are having a great time watching the play by plays and updating their points!

March Mammal Madness (MMM) had its first two rounds, The Wild Card and The Money Mammals. Attached find the updated bracket. We have one student in 1st place with 9 points which is the most you can have right now and a tie for second with 8 points! Its a close match this far and it shall be more interesting as the rounds go on. Library Legends round 1 is tomorrow!

The students in Mrs. Dougherty and Mr. Grapperhaus' classes are participating in Mammal March Madness through Arizona State University. Students researched the animals and made their choices on who will win each round all the way to the end. The students watch story like retellings of what could happen if these animals were to run into each other in real life that are backed by science based research. They come out at 8pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays so students get to receive the results the next day. Stay tuned for updates as the tournament goes on!

Dupo AFJROTC hosted a drill competition yesterday. The grand finale of the competition was Knockout/Elimination Drill. This drill tests cadets precision, attention to detail, and ability to follow verbal commands under pressure.

Sculpture class is excited to reveal the finished clay assignments. Enjoy the amazing work!

Our 8th grade ceramic bowl project was a huge success! Excited to see many of the creative students showing interest in HS ceramics course enrollment.

Our CAVC students installed a bridge they welded at Collinsville HS today. #Welders #Education